This seems to be the year for interesting rimfire pistols. First SIG announced the excellent P322. Now, just in time for NRA, Walther has launched the new WMP 15+1 .22 Magnum pistol.
This isn’t a gussied-up P22. As Walther says . . .
In life, sometimes the unexpected can happen. Whether it’s an opportunity for fun and recreation or maybe even a life-threatening situation, it’s your duty to be READY. So, when it’s time to hit the outdoors and you need a reliable firearm at your side, the unique Walther Magnum Pistol (WMP), 22 magnum semi-automatic, is the only choice. This isn’t just another target practice plinker, Walther has developed a high quality, lightweight, easy-to-shoot, and affordable pistol for shooters who want to stay READY as part of their active outdoor lifestyle.
Walther’s showing the new WMP in a decidedly outdoorsy role in their promotional video:
Check out the WMP’s specs . . .
CALIBER: .22 WMR
COLOR: BLACK
SLIDE MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
FRAME MATERIAL: POLYMER
OVERALL LENGTH: 8.2″
SLIDE LENGTH: 8.2″
WIDTH: 1.48″
HEIGHT: 5.66″
BARREL LENGTH: 4.5″
SIGHTS: White 3-Dot Adjustable
WEIGHT WITH EMPTY MAGAZINE: 27.8 OZ
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 15 RDS
MAGS INCLUDED: 2 Magazines
SAFETIES: 3-Auto
OPTICS READY: YES
TRIGGER PULL: 4.5 LBS
MSRP: $549
More to come when we check one out a NRA later this week.